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| 2020/02/05 |
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| 開講学期 ／Semester |
2019年度／Academic Year 3学期 ／Third Quarter |
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| 対象学年 ／Course for; |
3rd year |
| 単位数 ／Credits |
2.0 |
| 責任者 ／Coordinator |
Heo Younghyon |
| 担当教員名 ／Instructor |
Heo Younghyon |
| 推奨トラック ／Recommended track |
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| 履修規程上の先修条件 ／Prerequisites |
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| 更新日／Last updated on | 2019/02/08 |
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| 授業の概要 ／Course outline |
This course introduces how human languages are designed/structured. Specifically, it will focus on the word, sentence and sound structure of various languages in the world showing structural diversity of human languages as it introduces some basic concepts and terms used in linguistics. Also, some interesting topics related to human language (e.g., “language acquisition”, “language and brain” and “language and thought”) will be discussed. |
| 授業の目的と到達目標 ／Objectives and attainment goals |
This course aims 1) to introduce students the basic concepts and terms used in linguistics, 2) to introduce students how languages are structured differently in many respects and 3) to discuss some interesting topics related to human language. |
| 授業スケジュール ／Class schedule |
Class 1. Course orientation, Introduction Class 2. Words Class 3. Sentences Class 4. Semantics & Pragmatics Class 5. Human speech sounds Class 6. Sound systems Class 7. Midterm Project Class 8. Language change Class 9. Regional dialects Class 10. Multilingualism Class 11. Language & Mind Class 12. Language Acquisition Class 13. Language & Brain Class 14. Foreign Accents Class 15. Final Exam |
| 教科書 ／Textbook(s) |
No textbook |
| 成績評価の方法・基準 ／Grading method/criteria |
Participation: 15% Homework: 25% Midterm Project: 30% Final exam: 30% |
| 履修上の留意点 ／Note for course registration |
Formal prerequisites: Before registering an advanced course (EL), a student must earn: 1) at least 3 credits from E1, E3, E5, E7, and 2) at least 2 credits from E2, E4, E6. |
| 参考(授業ホームページ、図書など) ／Reference (course website, literature, etc.) |
Course materials (e.g. lecture notes) are available on the course page. |
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| 開講学期 ／Semester |
2019年度／Academic Year 3学期 ／Third Quarter |
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| 対象学年 ／Course for; |
3rd year |
| 単位数 ／Credits |
2.0 |
| 責任者 ／Coordinator |
Ian L. Wilson |
| 担当教員名 ／Instructor |
Ian L. Wilson |
| 推奨トラック ／Recommended track |
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| 履修規程上の先修条件 ／Prerequisites |
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| 更新日／Last updated on | 2019/08/09 |
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| 授業の概要 ／Course outline |
This course is a contrastive analysis of the phonology and phonetics (the sound systems) of Japanese and English. Each language's inventory of sound segments will be compared systematically, as well as the syllable structure and some phonological rules. Students will be taught to produce (pronounce) and perceive the differences between sounds in these two languages. In order to assist students in differentiating between English and Japanese sounds, both ultrasound and acoustic analysis software will sometimes be used in the classroom. |
| 授業の目的と到達目標 ／Objectives and attainment goals |
By the end of the course, students will: (a) have some knowledge of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) (b) know the sound segment inventories of English and Japanese (c) know the syllable structure differences between English and Japanese (d) know some phonological rules of English (e) have very basic knowledge of how to use Praat acoustic analysis software (f) have had much practice *perceiving* and *producing* differences between English phonemes |
| 授業スケジュール ／Class schedule |
Class 1: Introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and the vocal tract Class 2: Consonants – English vs Japanese; Minimal pairs Class 3: Vowels and Diphthongs – English vs Japanese; spelling vs sound Class 4: English schwa; content vs function words Class 5: Connected speech – English vs Japanese Class 6: Syllable structure – English vs Japanese; Katakana English; Japanese vowel devoicing Class 7: Syllable-initial semi-vowels (/j/ and /w/); pronunciation game Class 8: Rhyming words – English vs Japanese Class 9: Limericks – proper use of rhyme, syllables, and content words Class 10: Pitch – importance in Japanese vs English; Praat software Class 11: Japanese pitch accent vs English stress; stress in long words Class 12: Phonetic cues to stress; Puns and homophones – English vs Japanese Class 13: Foreign accents in English and in Japanese Class 14: Sound-meaning relationship in English and in Japanese Final Exam |
| 教科書 ／Textbook(s) |
All materials will be distributed in class or on the class website. This course will be organized in an online Learning Management System. |
| 成績評価の方法・基準 ／Grading method/criteria |
Participation: 15% Quizzes and Online Forums: 45% Final Exam: 40% |
| 参考(授業ホームページ、図書など) ／Reference (course website, literature, etc.) |
The course instructor Ian Wilson has practical working experience. He worked for GEOS Corporation for 8 years, where he was involved in teaching English-as-a-Foreign-Language (EFL) and training EFL teachers. Based on his experience, he can teach all 4 skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) of EFL. CLR Phonetics Lab website: CLR Phonetics Lab Class:Lecture |
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| 開講学期 ／Semester |
2019年度／Academic Year 4学期 ／Fourth Quarter |
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| 対象学年 ／Course for; |
3rd year |
| 単位数 ／Credits |
2.0 |
| 責任者 ／Coordinator |
Emiko Kaneko |
| 担当教員名 ／Instructor |
Emiko Kaneko |
| 推奨トラック ／Recommended track |
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| 履修規程上の先修条件 ／Prerequisites |
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| 更新日／Last updated on | 2019/02/14 |
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| 授業の概要 ／Course outline |
[This class will be offered in the flipped-classroom style] Students will analyze sentences at the micro level and manually draw tree diagrams both in class and as assignments. We will start from simple to more complex sentences and give enough time to learn diagramming techniques. |
| 授業の目的と到達目標 ／Objectives and attainment goals |
By the end of the course, students will acquire sufficient knowledge about sentence structures and be able to analyze sentences syntactically by themselves. |
| 授業スケジュール ／Class schedule |
Week 1 Introduction, grammar terms Week 2 Noun phrases (proper nouns) Week 3 Noun phrases (count/mass, articles) Week 4 Noun phrases (diagram) Week 5 Noun phrases (diagram) Week 6 Noun phrases (diagram) Week 7 Midterm Examination Week 8 Verb phrases Week 9 Verb phrases Week 10 Tense Week 11 Three kinds of objects 1 Week 12 Three kinds of objects 2 Week 13 Adjectival/adverbial Week 14 Review for the final exam Week 15 Final Examination |
| 教科書 ／Textbook(s) |
Uploaded in the course site Students are required to watch a video and do all the exercises and homework before class. If students do not bring homework to class, they will be marked as "absent". |
| 成績評価の方法・基準 ／Grading method/criteria |
1. Class Participation (Presentations and participation in group work) [10% ] 2. In-class and homework assignments/quizzes [ 10% ] 3. Midterm Exam [ 40% ] 4. Final Exam [ 40% ] |
| 履修上の留意点 ／Note for course registration |
This class will be offered in the flipped-classroom style. Successful completion of LS1, 2, RW1, 2, Intermediate English A/B, and Active Communication is highly recommended. Formal prerequisites:Before registering an advanced course (EL), a student must earn: 1) at least 2 credits from E1, E3, E5, E7, and 2) at least 2 credits from E2, E4, E6. |
| 参考(授業ホームページ、図書など) ／Reference (course website, literature, etc.) |
The course instructor, Emiko Kaneko, worked in Gakken School Management as an English instructor and an academic administrator. She was also in charge of the development and the quality maintenance of English speaking tests in ALC Press. For more information about flipped classroom. http://g-jhd.jp/questionnaire/7140 |
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| 開講学期 ／Semester |
2019年度／Academic Year 4学期 ／Fourth Quarter |
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| 対象学年 ／Course for; |
3rd year |
| 単位数 ／Credits |
2.0 |
| 責任者 ／Coordinator |
Jeremy Perkins |
| 担当教員名 ／Instructor |
Jeremy Perkins |
| 推奨トラック ／Recommended track |
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| 履修規程上の先修条件 ／Prerequisites |
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| 更新日／Last updated on | 2019/02/13 |
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| 授業の概要 ／Course outline |
Students will learn about the structural properties of human language as illuminated by modern linguistic theory. A range of topics will be covered, including sound patterns, sentence structure, word form and aspects of meaning. |
| 授業の目的と到達目標 ／Objectives and attainment goals |
The following objectives will be of particular interest: 1. A basic understanding of patterns seen across human languages. 2. Analysis of language data in a range of languages. 3. Use of English in describing linguistic phenomena. 4. How knowledge of sound patterns can aid in learning English and other languages. |
| 授業スケジュール ／Class schedule |
Class 1: Introduction Class 2-4: Speech sounds across languages (Phonetics) Class 5-6: Words (Morphology) Class 7: Midterm Review Class Class 8: Midterm Class 9-10: Sound Patterns across languages (Phonology) Class 11-12: Sentence Structure (Syntax) Class 13-14: Meaning in Language (Pragmatics & Semantics) |
| 教科書 ／Textbook(s) |
Class lecture notes will be provided. You do not need to buy a textbook. Course material (including readings) will be made available online to students via Schoology by the instructor. |
| 成績評価の方法・基準 ／Grading method/criteria |
Homework Assignments 30% Midterm Exam 25% Final Exam 35% Class Participation 10% |
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| 開講学期 ／Semester |
2019年度／Academic Year 4学期 ／Fourth Quarter |
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| 対象学年 ／Course for; |
3rd year |
| 単位数 ／Credits |
2.0 |
| 責任者 ／Coordinator |
Stuart Benson |
| 担当教員名 ／Instructor |
Stuart Benson |
| 推奨トラック ／Recommended track |
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| 履修規程上の先修条件 ／Prerequisites |
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| 更新日／Last updated on | 2019/08/26 |
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| 授業の概要 ／Course outline |
Knowledge of the most frequent 3,000 words in English are critical to communicate (listen and speak), and to read and write. Luckily, there is a high-frequency vocabulary word list that contains these words. However, just learning these words receptively is not enough. We need to be able to productively use the words in context. Therefore, this course will focus on receptively and productively using these words from the 3,000-word list. In this high-frequency vocabulary course, we will learn the most important words in English through numerous meaning-focused activities as well as the goal of learning a weekly list of words, which will focus on the most frequently used words in English. |
| 授業の目的と到達目標 ／Objectives and attainment goals |
The following objectives will be of interest: 1. Understanding what is involved in ‘knowing’ a word. 2. Having a deeper knowledge of the most frequent words in English. 3. Learning a total of seven weekly lists over the course. |
| 授業スケジュール ／Class schedule |
Class 1: Introduction to vocabulary levels Class 2: Knowing a word Class 3-6: Using words in speaking/listening Class 7: Mid-term vocabulary test Class 8-10: Using words in reading/writing Class 11-13: Using words in classroom activities Class 14: End-term vocabulary test |
| 教科書 ／Textbook(s) |
All materials will be provided in-class. |
| 成績評価の方法・基準 ／Grading method/criteria |
1. Participation: 10% 2. Weekly vocabulary quizzes: 30% 3. Mid-term vocabulary test: 30% 4. End-term vocabulary test: 30% |
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| 開講学期 ／Semester |
2019年度／Academic Year 2学期 ／Second Quarter |
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| 対象学年 ／Course for; |
3rd year |
| 単位数 ／Credits |
2.0 |
| 責任者 ／Coordinator |
Allan Nicholas |
| 担当教員名 ／Instructor |
Allan Nicholas |
| 推奨トラック ／Recommended track |
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| 履修規程上の先修条件 ／Prerequisites |
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| 更新日／Last updated on | 2019/02/08 |
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| 授業の概要 ／Course outline |
When we learn a foreign language, we typically focus on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. These are important! However, we sometimes forget to think about pragmatics- the ways in which our language choices can change in different social situations. This short course introduces you to the pragmatics of the English language. You will learn about how conversation is constructed in real-life situations, and how our grammar patterns and vocabulary choices vary in different contexts. The course introduces the concept of speech-as-action. We will use the tools of conversation analysis to describe authentic talk and gain an understanding of how it can vary according to context. You will have opportunities to analyse model talk and apply apply knowledge to your own spoken interactions. Course components 1. In-class activities/participation You should attend all classes and participate in all activities. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class. Students who arrive on time will receive 1 point for “Attendance and participation;” those who arrive late will receive 0.5 points, and those who are absent will receive 0 points for that class. In addition, failure to actively participate in class may lead to points being deducted from the “Attendance and participation” category. If you have to miss a class for a legitimate reason (e.g., illness or family emergency), you have to contact Allan Nicholas in advance to get credits for attendance. 2. Assignments/homework Sometimes your instructor will give you assignments to complete for homework. It is important to complete all assignments and hand them in on time. 3. Mid-term and end-term assessments There are two assessments for this course- the mid-term assessment, and the end-term assessment. Make-up assessments will only be given if you miss a test for a legitimate reason (e.g. illness or family emergency). 4. End-term project You will complete a project at the end of the term to demonstrate your ability to apply the things you have learnt throughout the course. |
| 授業の目的と到達目標 ／Objectives and attainment goals |
By the end of the course, learners will: a) have some basic knowledge of Speech Act Theory (SAT) b) have knowledge of fundamental concepts related to Conversation Analysis (CA) c) have an understanding of how talk is influenced by social context d) be able to analyse model conversations using CA concepts e) be able to analyse their own English language interactions using CA concepts |
| 授業スケジュール ／Class schedule |
Class 1: Introduction to the course Class 2: Speech-as-action Class 3: Basic CA concepts- adjacency pairs and preferred/dispreferred turns Class 4: How talk-in-interaction is organised- speech acts over multiple turns Class 5: The speech act of requesting- structure Class 6: The speech act of requesting- the request turn Class 7: Social context and language choices Class 8: Repairing a conversation; changing and closing topics Class 9: Mid-term assessment Class 10: The listener’s role Class 11: Maintaining a conversation Class 12: Culture and pragmatic norms Class 13: End-term assessment Class 14: End-term project |
| 教科書 ／Textbook(s) |
All materials will be provided by the instructor via Schoology and in-class. |
| 成績評価の方法・基準 ／Grading method/criteria |
Participation: 15% Mid-term assessment: 20% Final assessment: 20% Assignments: 15% End-term project: 30% Student obligations It is the responsibility of students to read the syllabus and complete all assignments, tests and projects on time. If you do not bring the materials you need to class, you will be considered ‘absent.’ If you are exceed the maximum number of absences allowed, the final grade will be an F regardless of your final score for the course. Academic integrity Cheating/plagiarizing other’s work is not allowed. Sometimes the instructor will ask you to complete work in pairs or small groups, and sometimes individually. When working by yourself, you are not allowed to copy other students’ work. |
| 履修上の留意点 ／Note for course registration |
There are no set requirements. However, learners are expected to have completed 1st and 2nd year English core courses. |
| 参考(授業ホームページ、図書など) ／Reference (course website, literature, etc.) |
Every student must enroll in the course through Schoology. Your professor will give you the access code on the first day of classes. Weekly announcements will be uploaded on the course page on Schoology. Please check Schoology for detailed information on assignments or other course information. Please contact your professor if you have any problems accessing the website. If you have problems with your login, please contact or visit SSB (RQ 207-E). |
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| 開講学期 ／Semester |
2019年度／Academic Year 4学期 ／Fourth Quarter |
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| 対象学年 ／Course for; |
3rd year |
| 単位数 ／Credits |
2.0 |
| 責任者 ／Coordinator |
Stuart Benson |
| 担当教員名 ／Instructor |
Stuart Benson |
| 推奨トラック ／Recommended track |
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| 履修規程上の先修条件 ／Prerequisites |
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| 更新日／Last updated on | 2019/08/26 |
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| 授業の概要 ／Course outline |
Have you ever thought about what words to study, why you study some words and not others and how to study words effectively? If you have, this course will finally give you the answers. Vocabulary: Theory and practice will look at several topics that have been extensively researched and finally give you answers to the questions above. We will cover the basics of vocabulary, looking at which words are most valuable to your English learning. We will then look at several strategies that will help in learning vocabulary. Finally, we will look at how learning vocabulary is not just from word lists but can be incorporated into the four skills. |
| 授業の目的と到達目標 ／Objectives and attainment goals |
The following objectives will be of particular interest: 1. A deeper understanding on why we learn certain words and in turn, help you effectively decide what words are beneficial to you. 2. Understand vocabulary-learning strategies that are proven to be effective in learning new words. 3. Critically think about how vocabulary is an integral part of English and, in turn, be able to utilise this new information in your learning. |
| 授業スケジュール ／Class schedule |
Class 1: Introduction to the course Class 2-5: Knowing a word Class 6: Mid-term project review Class 7: Mid-term project Class 8-10: Vocabulary learning strategies Class 11-12: Vocabulary in the 4 skills Class 13: End-term project review Class 14: End-term project |
| 教科書 ／Textbook(s) |
All materials will be provided in-class. |
| 成績評価の方法・基準 ／Grading method/criteria |
1. Participation: 15% 2. In-class and homework 15% 3. Mid-term Project: 30% 4. End-term project: 40% |
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| 開講学期 ／Semester |
2019年度／Academic Year 2学期 ／Second Quarter |
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| 対象学年 ／Course for; |
3rd year |
| 単位数 ／Credits |
2.0 |
| 責任者 ／Coordinator |
Emiko Kaneko |
| 担当教員名 ／Instructor |
Emiko Kaneko |
| 推奨トラック ／Recommended track |
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| 履修規程上の先修条件 ／Prerequisites |
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| 更新日／Last updated on | 2019/02/14 |
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| 授業の概要 ／Course outline |
You will practice both "extensive" and "intensive" reading in this class. Extensive reading (ER), the activity that you had in the first year, is believed to improve overall language ability if enough number of words is read. In this course, students will read more than 40,000 words of graded readers and write and present a book report at the end of the quarter. Intensive reading is a way of reading difficult text by analyzing the structure and meaning, possible with a dictionary. This course will attempt to improve your overall reading fluency by reading English in these two ways. |
| 授業の目的と到達目標 ／Objectives and attainment goals |
This class is to develop reading fluency (reading and understanding English text quickly). The goal of this course is to read more than 40,000 words in three months and present a book report as well as getting used to reading academic text such as abstracts of research papers. |
| 授業スケジュール ／Class schedule |
Class 1 Introduction, reading speed check Class 2 Intensive reading 1 Class 3 Book report and Extensive reading 1 [read 5,000 words] Class 4 Intensive reading 2 Class 5 Book report and Extensive reading 2 [read 10,000 words] Class 6 Intensive reading 3 Class 7 Midterm exam [read 20,000 words] Class 8 Intensive reading 4 Class 9 Book report and Extensive reading 3 Class 10 Intensive reading 5 Class 11 Book report and Extensive reading 4 [read 30,000 words] Class 12 How to present a book report Class 13 Students’ presentation Class 14 Students’ presentation Class 15 Final exam [read 40,000 words] |
| 教科書 ／Textbook(s) |
Graded readers are found in the library. Supplementary materials will be distributed in class. |
| 成績評価の方法・基準 ／Grading method/criteria |
1. Number of words and books that you have read [30%] 2. Midterm Exam [20% ] 3. Final Exam [ 20% ] 4. Book report [15%] 5. Presentation [10%] 6. Active class participation [5%] |
| 履修上の留意点 ／Note for course registration |
- You need to spend time reading graded readers outside the class. - Successful completion of Introductory English 1-4 and Intermediate English 1-3 is highly recommended. |
| 参考(授業ホームページ、図書など) ／Reference (course website, literature, etc.) |
The course instructor, Emiko Kaneko, worked in Gakken School Management as an English instructor and an academic administrator. She was also in charge of the development and the quality maintenance of English speaking tests in ALC Press. About extensive reading http://www.toyota-ct.ac.jp/intro/education/student_support/tadoku.html |